Nikola Jokic finished with 35 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists in a performance that would have won most NBA games, but could not carry the Denver Nuggets past the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, who secured a 117-108 victory on March 1, 2026, with the Denver Nuggets Vs Timberwolves Match Player Stats illustrating just how thoroughly Minnesota’s collective depth overwhelmed Denver’s reliance on their superstar.
The result saw Minnesota sweep a three-game road trip and jump into fourth in the Western Conference, moving a game ahead of Denver in the standings as the playoff race entered its most critical phase.
Denver Nuggets Vs Timberwolves Match Player Stats: Edwards and McDaniels Lead Minnesota
Jaden McDaniels emerged as arguably the most efficient player on either roster, scoring 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting and posting a plus-minus of plus-20 to underpin Minnesota’s collective second-half dominance in one of the best individual displays of the night.
Anthony Edwards contributed 21 points along with six assists and two blocks, operating as the primary offensive threat for a Timberwolves side that built its victory on defensive rotation and bench depth rather than individual brilliance.
Bones Hyland came off the bench to deliver one of the cleanest scoring performances of the night, finishing with 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting including a perfect 3-of-3 from three-point range while committing zero turnovers across his entire stint.
Donte DiVincenzo matched that bench energy by going 5-of-10 from the field with all five made baskets coming from beyond the arc, finishing with 17 points and five assists to put Minnesota’s secondary unit well ahead of Denver’s reserves.
Jokic Denied by Collective Timberwolves Effort
Minnesota led 58-50 at halftime and extended the advantage to 83-69 after DiVincenzo made three consecutive three-pointers in a spell that effectively broke Denver’s resistance heading into the fourth quarter.
Denver cut the gap to five late in the third quarter but the Timberwolves responded to lead 104-92 with 7:05 remaining, with Jamal Murray providing a spark through a driving dunk over Rudy Gobert that proved only a temporary encouragement for the home side.
Gobert’s 15 rebounds and three steals set the defensive tone that defined Minnesota’s entire approach throughout the game, while Julius Randle contributed 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in a quietly comprehensive performance.
Denver shot just 27.3 percent from three-point range, far below their seasonal average, limiting their ability to complement Jokic’s interior dominance and ultimately handing Minnesota a decisive statistical edge that proved impossible to overcome.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 21 | — | 6 | — | 2 blocks |
| Jaden McDaniels | 20 | — | — | 75% | Plus-20 |
| Bones Hyland | 18 | — | 2 | 86% | 3/3 from three |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 17 | — | 5 | — | 5/5 from three |
| Julius Randle | 14 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
| Rudy Gobert | — | 15 | — | — | 3 steals |
Denver Nuggets Player Stats
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 35 | 13 | 9 | 15/26 | Near triple-double |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 17 | — | — | — | Multiple threes |
| Jamal Murray | — | — | — | — | Dunk on Gobert |
| Christian Braun | — | — | — | — | Starter |
| Julian Strawther | — | — | — | — | Off bench |
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Minnesota | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 117 | 108 |
| Halftime Score | 58 | 50 |
| Bench Points | 38 | 31 |
| 3PT% | Above average | 27.3% |
| Attendance | 19,895 | — |
2025-26 Season Series
| Date | Winner | Score | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Denver | 127-114 | Nuggets dominant |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Denver | 123-112 | Jokic leads |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Denver | 142-138 | High-scoring thriller |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Minnesota | 117-108 | Edwards 21, Jokic 35 |
